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#heroism
fromNew York Post
18 hours ago
NYC parents

Dramatic video shows teens helping save family from burning home on way home from prom

Teenagers heroically saved a family from a house fire after their prom, showcasing courage and quick thinking.
fromBusline News
3 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

VVTA Honors 2 Bus Operators For Acts Of Compassion And Heroism - Busline News

Two VVTA bus operators were honored for their heroic actions in protecting vulnerable community members on duty.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
18 hours ago

Dramatic video shows teens helping save family from burning home on way home from prom

Teenagers heroically saved a family from a house fire after their prom, showcasing courage and quick thinking.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Photos: 2025 Memorial Day flag placement in Los Angeles

Community effort by Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to honor veterans at Memorial Day by placing flags on 90,000 graves.
#coney-island
#education
Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Mass. billionaire is at it again, gives graduates $1,000 each

Robert Hale Jr. gave each Bridgewater State University graduate $500, encouraging them to share with someone in need.
Hale emphasized the importance of giving and community support during a time of increased turmoil.
fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC politics

Ex-Advance sportswriter Jack Minogue, 'the conscience of Staten Island sports' and exemplary educator, has died

Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Mass. billionaire is at it again, gives graduates $1,000 each

Robert Hale Jr. gave each Bridgewater State University graduate $500, encouraging them to share with someone in need.
Hale emphasized the importance of giving and community support during a time of increased turmoil.
fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC politics

Ex-Advance sportswriter Jack Minogue, 'the conscience of Staten Island sports' and exemplary educator, has died

#mental-health
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
Mental health

50 Years After the Fall of Saigon, How Can Vietnamese American Families Process the Past? | KQED

fromKqed
3 weeks ago
Mental health

50 Years After the Fall of Saigon, How Can Vietnamese American Families Process the Past? | KQED

#accessible-journalism
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Criminals could fill potholes and clean bins under government plans

The Independent focuses on accessible journalism while covering critical societal issues and proposing alternatives to traditional sentencing methods for criminals.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Criminals could fill potholes and clean bins under government plans

The Independent focuses on accessible journalism while covering critical societal issues and proposing alternatives to traditional sentencing methods for criminals.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

In Conversation with Roland Sanchez-Medina: A Legal Career Unfolded

My family left Cuba when I was very young. Growing up in Miami, I always felt this dual identity-being raised in the U.S., but carrying the culture, values, and history of Cuba.
Miami food
#catholicism
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Retirement

Long Island nun - the world's oldest at 112 - shares four words of advice after a lifetime of service

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Retirement

Long Island nun - the world's oldest at 112 - shares four words of advice after a lifetime of service

#public-health
#brooklyn
Miami Dolphins
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Legendary Dolphins receiver Nat Moore honored with eponymous street near his alma mater

Nat Moore's contributions to the Miami Dolphins and community were honored by naming a street after him, emphasizing education and youth advocacy.
#kyle-hayes
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
UK news

Limerick hurling star Kyle Hayes deemed suitable for community service instead of jail time after dangerous driving conviction

fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK news

Kyle Hayes to carry out community service and avoids jail as Limerick hurler returns to court

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
UK news

Limerick hurling star Kyle Hayes deemed suitable for community service instead of jail time after dangerous driving conviction

fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK news

Kyle Hayes to carry out community service and avoids jail as Limerick hurler returns to court

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Boater avoids jail term for attacking Bay Area harbormaster

Havel expressed deep frustration about feeling abandoned by the legal system, despite his lengthy commitment to serving the community, saying, "I feel angry, I feel hurt, I feel abandoned by a system I spent my career believing in."
East Bay (California)
#volunteering
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Presidio Forest Stewards at Brooks Reforestation

Engage in urban forestry and tree stewardship in the Presidio through hands-on volunteer activities.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Presidio Forest Stewards at Brooks Reforestation

Engage in urban forestry and tree stewardship in the Presidio through hands-on volunteer activities.
#public-safety
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Who is Kaz Daughtry? Meet the city's new deputy mayor for public safety | amNewYork

Kaz Daughtry aims to transform public safety in New York City through personal experience and high aspirations.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Who is Kaz Daughtry? Meet the city's new deputy mayor for public safety | amNewYork

Kaz Daughtry aims to transform public safety in New York City through personal experience and high aspirations.
#suny
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Seniors of Distinction Awards celebrates 25 years in Los Gatos

The 25th year of the Seniors of Distinction Awards reception will honor older adults in Los Gatos for their invaluable volunteer service, promoting community engagement.
SF parents
#family
#local-business
fromFuncheap
1 month ago
San Francisco

"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

fromFuncheap
1 month ago
San Francisco

"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Meet Elvis' the volunteer rocking the wards at two north London hospitals

"I've played to people who are at the end of their life. You can see the recognition of music in their eyes."
London music
#americorps
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

D.C. and 24 states sue over Trump cuts to AmeriCorps. Here's what to know.

A coalition of states sued the Trump administration for damaging AmeriCorps by slashing its workforce by 90%.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Cuts to AmeriCorps Volunteer Programs Leave Communities Scrambling

Federal cuts to AmeriCorps threaten community service programs nationwide, impacting education and food security initiatives.
The cancellation of $400 million in grants ends service for over 32,000 AmeriCorps volunteers.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

D.C. and 24 states sue over Trump cuts to AmeriCorps. Here's what to know.

A coalition of states sued the Trump administration for damaging AmeriCorps by slashing its workforce by 90%.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

AmeriCorps volunteers comfort lonely seniors. Trump just cut their programs.

The termination of AmeriCorps funding disrupts essential services for seniors, highlighting the importance of national service programs.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Trump's gutting of AmeriCorps hits hard, for both volunteers and communities

The Trump administration ended $400 million in AmeriCorps grants, disbanding thousands of volunteers and impacting various community service programs.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Cuts to AmeriCorps Volunteer Programs Leave Communities Scrambling

Federal cuts to AmeriCorps threaten community service programs nationwide, impacting education and food security initiatives.
The cancellation of $400 million in grants ends service for over 32,000 AmeriCorps volunteers.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

San Jose's Our City Forest loses huge piece of federal funding

The termination of Our City Forest's $650,000 AmeriCorps grant has jeopardized its operations, impacting funding for its workforce and community tree-planting initiatives.
Mission District
#los-angeles-rams
Fundraising
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

High school senior ensures girls have an outfit to prom with her free dress boutique

Maeve O'Connell is ensuring local girls have access to free prom dresses through community donations and support.
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
3 weeks ago

Roughly 3,200 people experience homelessness in Austin on any given night - Austin Monitor

The homeless population in Austin and Travis County increased by 36% compared to 2023, with 3,238 people counted in January 2025.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago

After four-year closure and renovations, the Bedford Library is open again * Brooklyn Paper

Bedford Library reopens after renovations, highlighting enhancements in energy efficiency and air quality.
Online Community Development
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

Corporate Volunteering Is On The Rise-Here's Why That Matters Now

Corporate volunteering is becoming mainstream as companies provide opportunities for employees to engage in community projects together.
#luka-doncic
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago
LA Lakers

Luka covers cost to restore vandalized Kobe mural

Luka Doncic paid for the restoration of a mural honoring Kobe and Gigi Bryant, exemplifying his dedication to community service.
LA Lakers
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

Luka covers cost to restore vandalized Kobe mural

Luka Doncic paid for the restoration of a mural honoring Kobe and Gigi Bryant, exemplifying his dedication to community service.
#volunteerism
Cancer
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Terminally ill cancer patient spends his remaining months traveling to volunteer in all 50 states

Doug Ruch, given limited time to live, chooses to travel and volunteer across the U.S. rather than waiting to die.
Cancer
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Terminally ill cancer patient spends his remaining months traveling to volunteer in all 50 states

Doug Ruch, given limited time to live, chooses to travel and volunteer across the U.S. rather than waiting to die.
#bay-ridge
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago

Landmark parish will honor Bishop Lawrence Provenzano of Episcopal Diocese

Provenzano said at the time at the Sept. 16, 2018 Evensong, "I think that our way of operating is that the church exists in the spirit of community - not just to get people to come to church."
Brooklyn
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Always On Time: How Instant Transportation Is Keeping Worcester Moving

Instant Transportation is dedicated to providing reliable, easy, and stress-free transportation services for individuals, patients, and businesses in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Alternative transportation
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

A Life of Lights, Labor, and Legacy: The Story of Lin Honeycutt

"I've always believed in doing what needs to be done. You don't wait around for someone else to step up. You go."
Everyday cooking
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Meet the lost jewellery hunters: I will be for ever grateful. It wasn't just a ring'

"We've been called the fifth emergency service,' Howard says, highlighting the community's role in reuniting lost items with their owners, transcending typical treasure hunting."
London startup
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Tenderloin Tessie Easter 2025 - San Francisco Bay Times

Tenderloin Tessie volunteers worked diligently to provide the community with a festive Easter dinner, offering a warm atmosphere and essential services to those in need.
SF LGBT
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Daddy Ray Tilton Practices Love Unbound and Is a Beacon of Light in San Francisco's LGBTQ+ Community - San Francisco Bay Times

Communities show love through collective acts like festivals, highlighting unsung champions of love who impact lives quietly.
#local-discounts
fromFuncheap
1 month ago
San Francisco

"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

fromFuncheap
1 month ago
San Francisco

"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

fromFuncheap
1 month ago
San Francisco

"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

fromFuncheap
1 month ago
San Francisco

"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Remembering John Beaulaurier, father, husband, scientist, community advocate

John was an innovator at Oxford Nanopore Technologies, always trying to push boundaries and develop groundbreaking technologies that others thought were impossible.
San Francisco
fromtime.com
1 month ago

What to Know About AmeriCorps NCCC, the Trump Administration's Latest DOGE Target

AmeriCorps' National Civilian Community Corps is ceasing operations due to budget cuts linked to the Trump administration's executive orders prioritizing government efficiency.
Non-profit organizations
Renovation
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Masonry students restore Green-Wood Cemetery mausoleums

Students will restore historic mausoleums at Green-Wood Cemetery, focusing on masonry restoration through a partnership program.
NYC LGBT
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Former U.S. AG Loretta Lynch honored at City Bar Justice Center's 20th Anniversary

Loretta Lynch emphasized the significance of pro bono work during the 20th anniversary of the City Bar Justice Center.
fromsilive
1 month ago

Staten Island obituaries for Monday, April 7, 2025

Gary Ettlinger, who passed away at 80, enjoyed a fulfilling life as a long-haul trucker and dedicated volunteer, leaving behind fond memories for family and community.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
1 month ago

2 California cops sent to character building class' for breaking skateboard

The handling of the incident, particularly the vandalism committed by the officers, raises serious concerns about police accountability and the respect for community property.
Portland food
fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

'We've had patients crying': Much-loved GP receptionist retires after 44 years

After covering for a sick receptionist, Krishna Mahay turned a temporary role into a nearly 40-year career at Sangam Surgery, illustrating commitment and service in healthcare.
Retirement
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

'A consummate gentleman': Tributes to actor and library saviour Lee Montague, 97

"Lee Montague was a jovial and wise presence in the theater community, deeply connected to his roots in South End Green and the preservation of Keats Library."
London politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Push continues for bill to aid civil servant homeownership

This isn't a subsidy bill, he emphasized. We're not asking for taxpayer money. There's no reason for anyone, Republican or Democrat, to oppose this.
SF politics
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